Cold/Flu

When caught quickly enough, acupuncture and herbs can clear out an oncoming cold. However, mostly I see people after the cold has moved deeper into the body affecting the nose, throat, and lungs. Chinese medicine can consistently reduce the severity of the symptoms and shorten the duration of the illness.

Often my clients are very fatigued following a cold and this is where acupuncture can provide a nice lift to get energy levels back to normal.

Chinese herbal medicine is key in treating colds and flu. The formulas are usually comprised of very potent anti-viral and anti-microbial herbs, but the key to the formula working well is in determining the location and nature of the pathogen. Sometimes lung phlegm retention is the big problem so that requires a specific formula, whereas other times a sore throat is predominant and will necessitate a completely different herbal script.

About Coleman McMurphy

Coleman McMurphy, owner of the Morningside Clinic, is licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners as an acupuncturist and has obtained the highest certification possible, Master of Oriental Medicine. He received his masters from the Academy of Oriental Medicine in Austin.Read More

Two forms of acupuncture

We practice classical forms of acupuncture at the clinic. The two systems of acupuncture that I draw from are Traditional Japanese Acupuncture and Master Tung’s Acupuncture. They are both powerful systems of healing that can achieve remarkable results in only a few treatments.Read More